JOE DIORIO - SOLO GUITAR - 2006 CD REISSUE - ART OF LIFE RECORDS

Description: Joe Diorio:"Solo Guitar" CD (Art of Life AL1020-2) Joe Diorio: Solo Guitar Songs:WindowsNuages PoemInvitationIndiaA Time for Love Call to the CenterWithout YouThis is the first in a series of five CD reissues from guitar legend Joe Diorio's classic Spitball Records recordings from the mid-70's. Originally released in 1975 on Spitball Records and now available on CD for the first time ever! Includes the original album cover artwork and liner notes exactly as they appeared on the original LP release. Joe performs several standards including Chick Corea's "Windows", Django Reinhardt's "Nuages" as well as the classic songs "Invitation", "A Time for Love" and "Without You". Rounding out the recording are three of Joe's original compositions: "Poem", "India" (inspired by sitarist Ravi Shankar) and "Call to the Center". Joe accompanies himself via multi-tracking on the songs "Windows", "Invitation" and "Without You". All tracks have been digitally remastered using 24-bit digital technology. Art of Life Records is proud to make this long out-of-print recording available to the world once again. Stay tuned for more releases from guitar master Joe Diorio!!Liner Notes There is a deep satisfaction playing solo guitar which brings inner strength knowing that all the music came from within you. This magical instrument contains the means to play the complete musical scope: a single melody line, harmony, rhythm and counterpoint. With a few pieces of wood and six strings, man has produced some of the sweetest music on this planet. I also feel that the guitar is taking a great turn away from the traditional ways of playing which has been so popular for a number of years now. This turn towards abstract melody and harmony will again prove how unique and adaptable this miraculous instrument is. I would like to give a brief explanation of how my original compositions came about. "Call to the Center" was inspired as the sun was setting one evening. It reminded me of a holy man calling his people to prayer. "Poem" came about after much listening to Horowitz playing the music of Scriabin. "India" is my grateful thanks to Ravi Shankar and his country for the musical and spiritual inspiration they have given me. I tune the guitar differently to give it somewhat of a sitar effect. The rest of the tunes speak for themselves. "Windows", "Invitation" and "Without You" include multiple tracking on which I accompany myself. "Nuages" and "A Time for Love" are two of my all time favorites. I sincerely hope you enjoy this record.Joe DiorioLiner notes as they appeared on the original LP. All content copyright © 2000 - 2020 Art of Life Records, LLC

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